Squash Casserole from 'Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking'

Squash casserole is an enduring favorite at Southern potlucks. I know that I ate plenty of the stuff growing up, but it was mostly because the flavor of the squash was covered up by ungodly amounts of cheese and butter. These days, I prefer actually tasting my vegetables. Luckily, Nathalie Dupree's version in Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking contains enough squash, onion, and peppers to taste more of summer produce than bulk cheese.

Sweet and Savory Corn Casserole

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The Best Squash Lasagna

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Stewed Summer Squash

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This acorn squash lasagna is easy to prepare and tastes like autumn on a fork.

Lightened Up Zucchini Gratin

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Roasted Squash "Carbonara"

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Warm Butternut Squash and Cheddar Dip

Roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, sage, and plenty of cheese: when their powers combine, you get a cold-weather stunner of a dip.